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Texas State University

Texas State University is a large public research university in San Marcos, Texas, known for its river‑front main campus, strong student life, and broad range of majors. Students often rave about the friendly, school‑spirit‑filled environment, easy access to the San Marcos River and downtown, the many clubs and organizations, and the school’s strong business and health‑science programs.

State

Texas

Student Population

44,596

Acceptance Rate

89–90%

GPA Range

3.1–3.5

SAT Range

990–1200

Common Majors

psychology, business, kinesiology and exercise science, nursing and health sciences, education

“Texas State feels like a place where you can be involved in everything from river‑day hangouts to game‑day tailgates, with a lot of friends close by, strong major programs, and a community that really roots for each other.”

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 1

Tuition (no scholarship)

In-state: $11,450; Out-of-state: $22,930

Conference

Sun Belt Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

72.57

Avg Women's Scores

75.12

Men's Team Notes

Bobcats men averaged 290.1 over Bubba Barnett Intercollegiate (Farmers Insurance University Course) with 14-under second round led by Loveard's 6-under and Burke's 5-under, securing three top-5s nationally ranked #136. Par-5 surges fueled contention ahead of Sun Belt Championship at Annandale Golf Club.

Women's Team Notes

Bobcat women opened at Sam Golden Invitational (Oakmont Country Club) and competed at Texas State Invitational (Landa Park Municipal GC), maintaining steady scoring with Grace Quintanilla's debut. Balanced play from returners advanced positioning on Texas layouts amid firm conditions.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Shane Howell

Women's Coach

Par Nilsson

Men's Email

mh74@txstate.edu

Women's Email

Par.Nilsson@txstate.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Shane Howell is Texas State men’s head golf coach, leading the Bobcats in the Sun Belt Conference. He has overseen a competitive, academically‑strong program that regularly battles near the top of the Sun Belt Championship and has advanced to match‑play in the conference postseason. Howell emphasizes a challenging nationwide schedule, technical‑skill refinement, and recruiting versatile student‑athletes who can contend in both conference and NCAA‑regional settings.

Women's Coach Bio

Par Nilsson is Texas State women’s head golf coach, directing the Bobcats in the Sun Belt Conference. He leads a program that regularly competes for Sun Belt Championship‑level finishes and has produced multiple individual and team‑honor‑level performances. Nilsson focuses on fundamentals, short‑game development, and a structured practice culture aimed at improving national rankings and pushing Texas State women’s golf toward more consistent NCAA‑postseason‑eligible seasons.

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